G Dorian
G Dorian
Dorian
Intermediate
Root: G
7 notes
Dorian mode - minor with raised 6th, jazz and funk sound
Scale Structure
Notes in Scale
G
RootA
Major 2ndBb
Minor 3rdC
Perfect 4thD
Perfect 5thE
Major 6thF
Minor 7thInterval Details
G
Root
A
Major 2nd
Bb
Minor 3rd
C
Perfect 4th
D
Perfect 5th
E
Major 6th
F
Minor 7th
Interval Formula
1P - 2M - 3m - 4P - 5P - 6M - 7m
Sound Character
Timbre
Diverse, unique
Emotion
Depends on specific mode
Suitable Genres
Jazz, Fusion, Film Music
Practice Tips
Compare with natural minor: only differs in the 6th. Great over m7 chords.
Alternate Names
Re mode
Common Music Genres
Jazz
Funk
R&B
Rock
Tags
mode
minor
jazz
Piano
Quick Reference
Root Note
G
Scale Type
dorian
Note Count
7
Accidentals
1♭
Difficulty
Intermediate